A range of clear and amber borosilicate glass vials that are suitable for the storage of solvents, solutions, and samples.
- Polypropylene screw-top caps with PTFE-lined silicone septa are included, offering the highest level of protection when storing chemicals and aggressive solvents.
- Amber glass vials are perfect for storing samples that are sensitive to light exposure.
- Clear glass vials are great for testing the solubility or dispersability of materials, allowing you an unhindered view of the solution.
Our vials come in 2 ml, 4 ml, 20 ml and 40 ml sizes. Each pack contains 100 glass vials, along with 100 caps lined with septa. Furthermore, each vial size has been selected for their specific uses within the labs:
- 2ml vials: Perfect for the storage of solutions. With their open cap design with a hole in the middle, solution can be easily withdrawn through the septum for testing without having to open the vial.
- 4ml vials: Perfect for commonly-used solutions (such as filtered PEDOT:PSS), or for the storage of small quantities of materials.
- Both 20ml and 40ml vials: Can be used for solution stocks, or for the decanting and transportation of small amounts of solvents.
- Glass Vials for Storage
- List of products and specifications
Glass Vials for Storage
The storage of solvents, solutions, and samples often requires the use of chemically inert materials that can create a sealed environment to house them in. The use of glass vials with a tight-fitting impermeable septa offer the best method of storage of these materials. The correct septa type is crucial to preserving the original condition of your stored materials - so at Ossila, we only sell PTFE-lined silicone septas. The use of a PTFE lining offers the highest level of chemical compatibility of any lining material. Additionally, the use of silicone over other materials offers the lowest amount of swelling due to solvent vapours - which helps maintain the integrity of the PTFE lining. Our polypropylene caps are also resistant against solvent vapour, meaning that the cap lids will not be dissolved and end up being welded to the bottle.
Our glass vials either come as clear glass or amber glass. For light-sensitive samples, we recommend the use of amber glass. Materials stored in amber glass vials have are likely to have significantly increased shelf lives. This is due to the darkening of the glass which results in the absorption of higher-energy parts of the visible spectrum, which are often the cause of photochemical reactions.
Product List and Specification
Amber Vials
| Product Code | C2005A1 | C2005A2 | C2005A3 | C2005A4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Type | Amber Borosilicate | |||
| Volume | 2 ml | 4 ml | 20 ml | 40 ml |
| Cap | Open Top Black Polypropylene | Closed Top Black Polypropylene | ||
| Septa | Silicone with Red PTFE Lining | Silicone with Natural PTFE Lining | ||
| Sterilization | Autoclave at 121°C for 20 Minutes | |||
| Package Content | 100 x Glass Vials, 100x Cap with Septa | |||
| Package Type | Cardboard Box | |||
Clear Vials
| Product Code | C2005C1 | C2005C2 | C2005C3 | C2005C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Type | Clear Borosilicate | |||
| Volume | 2 ml | 4 ml | 20 ml | 40 ml |
| Cap | Open Top Black Polypropylene | Closed Top Black Polypropylene | ||
| Septa | Silicone with Red PTFE Lining | Silicone with Natural PTFE Lining | ||
| Sterilization | Autoclave at 121°C for 20 Minutes | |||
| Package Content | 100 x Glass Vials, 100x Cap with Septa | |||
| Package Type | Cardboard Box | |||
What solvents are compatible with these vials?
The main body of the vial is composed of borosilicate glass, which has a high chemical compatibility with most chemicals. The only chemicals that are not compatible with this areare hydrofluoric acid and concentrated hydroxide solutions. The septa within the cap assembly acts to seal the contents of the inside the vial, and is the only other part that will come in direct contact with the solution. PTFE has excellent compatibility with almost all materials with the exception of: diethyl amine, some alkali metals, fluorine, and other strong fluorinating agents.
The silicone backing of the septa and the polypropylene cap should not come into direct contact with the stored material. However, when storing solvents, vapours may escape from the vial over time. As Ossila"s vial caps are made of virgin grade polypropylene, the vapours from most common solvents will not cause the cap to dissolve. This stops the vial lids from welding to the glass when storing solvents for extended periods of time.
What wavelengths of light do the amber vials block?
Amber glass has an absorption edge at 500 nm, effectively blocking all blue and violet light. The absorption of amber glass continues into the infrared region of the spectra and becomes comparable with clear glass at around 1000 nm. This results in the most harmful parts of the visible spectra being completely absorbed, helping to increase the shelf life of your stored materials.
How can I clean the vials?
Over time, dust and other particles may settle within your vials if they are not stored within a clean environment. To remove any residual dust particles that may have entered the vial or cap enclosure, we recommend using short blasts of compressed air to remove these particles.
To the best of our knowledge, the technical information provided here is accurate. However, Ossila assume no liability for the accuracy of this information. The values provided here are typical at the time of manufacture and may vary over time and from batch to batch.
About Ossila Founded in 2009 by organic electronics research scientists, Ossila aims to provide the components, equipment, and materials to enable intelligent and efficient scientific research and discovery. Over a decade on, we're proud to supply our products to over 1000 different institutions in over 80 countries globally. With decades of academic and industrial experience in developing organic and thin-film LEDs, photovoltaics, and FETs, we know how long it takes to establish a reliable and efficient device fabrication and testing process. As such, we have developed coherent packages of products and services - enabling researchers to jump-start their organic electronics development program. The Ossila Guarantee Free Worldwide Shipping Eligible orders ship free to anywhere in the world Fast Secure Dispatch Rapid dispatch on in-stock items via secure tracked courier services Quality Assured Backed up by our free two year warranty on all equipment Clear Upfront Pricing Clear pricing in over 30 currencies with no hidden costs Large Order Discounts Save 8% on orders over $10,300.00 and 10% on orders over $12,900.00 Expert Support Our in-house scientists and engineers are always ready to help Trusted Worldwide Great products and service. Have already recommended to many people. Dr. Gregory Welch, University of Calgary Wonderful company with reasonably priced products and so customer-friendly! Shahriar Anwar, Arizona State University The Ossila Team Prof. David Lidzey - Chairman As professor of physics at the University of Sheffield, Prof. David Lidzey heads the university’s Electronic and Photonic Molecular Materials research group (EPMM). During his career, David has worked in both academic and technical environments, with his main areas of research including hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductor materials and devices, organic photonic devices and structures and solution processed photovoltaic devices. Throughout his academic career, he has authored over 220 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. James Kingsley - Managing Director James is a co-founder and managing director of Ossila. With a PhD in quantum mechanics/nanotech and over 12 years’ experience in organic electronics, his work on the fabrication throughput of organic photovoltaics led to the formation of Ossila and the establishment of a strong guiding ethos: to speed up the pace of scientific discovery. James is particularly interested in developing innovative equipment and improving the accessibility of new materials for solution-processable photovoltaics and hybrid organic-inorganic devices. Dr. Alastair Buckley - Technical Director Alastair is a lecturer of Physics at the University of Sheffield, specialising in organic electronics and photonics. He is also a member of the EPMM research group with a focus on understanding and applying the intrinsic advantages of functional organic materials to a range of optoelectronic devices. Alastair’s experience has not been gained solely in academia; he previously led the R&D team at MicroEmissive Displays and therefore has extensive technical experience in OLED displays. He is also the editor and contributor of "Organic Light-Emitting Diodes" by Elsevier. Our Research Scientists Our research scientists and product developers have significant experience in the synthesis and processing of materials and the fabrication and testing of devices. The vision behind Ossila is to share this experience with academic and industrial researchers alike, and to make their research more efficient. By providing products and services that take the hard work out of the device fabrication process, and the equipment to enable accurate, rapid testing, we can free scientists to focus on what they do best - science. Customer Care Team The customer care team is responsible for the customer journey at Ossila. From creating and providing quotes, through to procurement and inventory management, the customer care team is devoted to providing first class customer service. The general day to day responsibilities of a customer care team member involves processing customers orders and price queries, answering customer enquiries, arranging the shipment of parcels and notifying customers of updates on their orders. Collaborations and Partnerships Please contact the customer care team for all enquires, including technical questions about Ossila products or for advice on fabrication and measurement processes. Location and Facilities Ossila is based at the Solpro Business Park in Attercliffe, Sheffield. We operate a purpose-built synthetic chemistry and device testing laboratory on site, where all of our high-purity, batch-specific polymers and other formulations are made. This is complemented by a dedicated suite of thin-film and organic electronics testing and analysis tools within the device fabrication cluster housed in a class 1000 cleanroom in the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility in Sheffield. All our electronic equipment is manufactured on-site.
